Newbie author celebrates individuality with What Makes me Me?
What makes me Me ? is a nonfiction picture book by Poorva Agrawal from the house of Tulika. In early 2019 Tulika Books invited ideas from the public for a series of nonfiction picture books. The creators of selected ideas were asked to attend a workshop in Chennai. What makes me Me? by Poorva Agarwal was one of the books which emerged out of the workshop which was held in association with the Parag Trust. Big bold and colourful illustrations by Maithili Joshi makes thIs book encourages children to think and discuss what makes them unique from others. Picture Courtesy : Poorva Agarwal . 1. How much of this book was inspired by your two kids? The book was not inspired by my children at all actually! It was inspired by a curriculum that we were trying to create in a school called Akshara Vidyaashram in Cuddalore, where I used to teach. The very first verse, however, is totally based on conversations about evolution, with my elder son.